AMD expands AM4 platform with new Ryzen processors

AMD appears to be extending the life of its AM4 platform, with website entries suggesting the upcoming release of Ryzen 5 5600T and 5600XT processors. This comes amid shifting market trends where the AM4 socket's usage in enthusiast surveys recently dropped to 27 percent, its lowest level since 2017, while Intel's Arrow Lake platform saw increased adoption.

In the graphics sector, updated benchmarks for 2026 cover 40 GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, noting that while performance rankings remain stable, consumer prices continue to rise.

Additionally, Microsoft's Windows 11 updates are introducing mandatory Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI) to enhance kernel security. This virtualization-based security measure aims to prevent unauthorized code execution but has raised concerns among gamers regarding potential impacts on frame rates (FPS).